Care Groups

Here is a listing of all our Care Groups / Small Groups organized by day of the week.

  • Card-Making Ministry

    1st Monday @ 1:00 PM

    Navigator: Elaine Sampson

    email: elainesampson43@gmail.com

    Focus: Fellowship, Making cards for visitations, etc.

    Group Type: Anyone

    Location: Annex


  • Women's Bible Study

    1st & 3rd Mondays 9:30-11:00 AM

    Navigator: Mary Ann Fogelsanger

    Email: jwmafog@comcast.net

    Focus: Book and Bible Study

    Group Type: Women

    Location: The Annex

  • Women's Morning Book Study

    2nd & 4th Monday @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

    (Sept - May, once monthly June - Aug)

    Navigator: Deb Booz  email: debbooz@pa.net

    Focus: Book, Bible Study, Prayer, and Fellowship

    Group Type: Women

    Location: Annex

  • Quilted Hope Care Group

    Making small hand-crafted items that inspire hope in our ministry and community.

    Third Tuesday of every month  -  Begins Sept. 17  (not  meeting in Nov.)

    6:30-8:00 PM

    Navigator: Gloria Erickson

    Location: Church Annex

    Group Type: Women of all ages; no sewing experience needed


  • Prayer Ministry

    Wednesday Mornings 11:00

    Navigator: Joyce Hornbaker

    email: joycehornbaker@gmail.com

    Focus: A Time of Prayer (requests may be sent to Joyce via email)

    Group Type: Anyone

    Location: Church Lower Level, Room 104


  • Ladies In Step

    Wednesdays   6:30-8:00 PM

    August - April

    Navigator:  Joyce Hornbaker     email:joycehornbaker@gmail.com

    Focus: Book, Bible Study, Prayer, and Fellowship

    Group Type: Women

    Location:  Room 110

  • Kinetics

    Wednesdays - 6:30-8:00 PM

    August - April

    Navigator: Bryce Pelow

    email: brycepelow717@comcast.net

    Focus: Interactive worship and Study

    Group Type: Anyone

    Location: Annex


  • Fresh Start

    Wednesdays

    August - April

    6:30-8:00 PM

    Navigator: Beverly Shumway    

    Email: beverly.shumway@yahoo.com

    Focus: DVD, Bible Study, Prayer, and fellowship

    Group Type: Anyone

    Location: Rm 105


  • Men's Bible Study

    Every Other Thursday

    9:00-10:00 AM

    Navigator:  Jesse Frey     email:jessee203@comcast.net

    Focus: Bible Study, Prayer, and Fellowship

    Group Type: Men

    Location: The home of Jesse Frey



  • Adult Care Group

    Normally 4th  Thursday 7:00-9:00 PM  Check event calendar for exact dates

    Navigator: Kevin Rickabaugh

    Email: tkr@rickabaughs.net

    Focus: Bible Study, prayer and fellowship.

    Current book: 2 Samuel

    Group Type: Adult couples

    Location: Please email for address.

  • College Fellowship

    Friday 5:00-10:00 PM (Sept - May)

    Navigator: Troy Shively

    Email: troyshively@centurylink.net

    Focus: Meal and fellowship.

    Group Type: College age young adults

    Location: Church Annex

  • Men's Alliance

    Every Saturday Morning  -  Year round, any weather!

    7AM – 8AM

    American Legion 100 Dykeman Road Shippensburg, PA

           *  Bring your water bottle    

           *  Bring your camping chair


    Men’s Alliance is ALWAYS free!


    Mission:       Sharpening men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders God designed us to be.

    Motto:          Tribal, Rugged, Real

    Our Verse:   Proverbs 27:17    "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."  Physically & Spiritually

    44 Tribes, 35 Churches, 11 States, 2 Countries


  • Women's Alliance

    Every Saturday Morning  -  Year round, any weather!

    9AM – 10AM

    American Legion 100 Dykeman Road Shippensburg, PA

           *  Bring your water bottle    

           *  Bring your camping chair

  • Friends At Home Ministry

    Quarterly or as needed

    Navigators: Chris Barnes

    Email:  cbarnes1655 @ gmail.com

    Focus:  Visit "Friends at Home"        

    Group Type:  Anyone


  • Living Stones

    Living Stones is our group for seniors 50+ y/o. We gather for fun and fellowship around the area doing activities and sharing meals and life together. 

    Schedule varies, click HERE for the current activities.

    Navigator: Pastor Gary Hornbaker

    Email: visitation_and_discipleship@shipfcog.org

    Focus: Meals, activities and fellowship.

    Group Type: Senior adults age 50+

    Location: various locations

  • GRIEFSHARE

    GriefShare features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed.

     

    Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear of what others may think to keep you from what could help you.  Confidentiality is very much a part of this program.

     

    You will find encouragement, comfort and help. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.   You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in bondage to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.

     

    We do not want you to walk this journey alone.  GriefShare is offered several times a year. Please check back here for the most current schedule or contact the church office. 717.532.8421 Surviving the Holidays is a one-day session on Dec. 2 from  6-8 in the Annex.  Ongoing Grief Share classes will begin Feb. 20 and run through May 15 on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm in the Annex.